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Monday, March 2, 2015

How To Throw A Fabulous Cocktail Party

1. Set up
the time and date. The traditional time frame for a cocktail party is two
to three hours in length held between 6 P.M. and 10 P.M.

2. It’s
better to over invite than to have no one show up. Studies show that 60% of
those invited will be able to make it. It’s better to invite at least 5-10
extra guests. If you want to have a small part of 10, be sure to invite around
15-20 people.

3.You need
more ice than you think. Make sure you over buy ice. If you have an ice
maker attached to you fridge, it will not hold or make enough for your guests.
You will need ice to keep drinks in the cooler cold and ice for people to put
in their drinks if they choose.

4. Stock
Your Bar.

•For the wine
drinkers, have one bottle for every two people, assuming five servings per
bottle.

•For the beer
drinkers, have one six-pack for every two people, assuming 12 oz. servings.

•Get one or two
liquors that can be made into a variety of cocktails (probably vodka, rum, gin,
scotch, bourbon, blended whiskey, or tequila)

5. Prepare
The Menu.Aim for variety (meat,
vegetarian, hot, cold, spicy, and sweet). If you're not serving dinner,
estimate 6 bites per person, but remember that it's better to have too much
food than not enough.

6. Buy a
fabulous outfit. Focus on the atmosphere of your party. Will you be
mingling the whole time? Will you be busy refilling drinks and food? Will you
have games or other activities such as a bon fire? These are things to keep in
mind when dressing for your event.

7. Offer
water and coffee towards the end of the night. Coffee and water do not help
increase sobriety but they help with the next day hangover. Keep the number of
a local taxi service handy for those guests lacking a designated driver.